Appcast

Senior UAS Operator and Training Specialist

Appcast$134K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR 8+ years of operational UAS and training experience.
  • Experience in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
  • FAA Part 107 certification required.
  • Demonstrated experience with rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS operations.
  • Proven track record in training, mentoring, and evaluating UAS operators and platforms.
  • Leadership experience overseeing instructors or operational personnel.
  • Experience in developing instructional programs or flight training.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Group 1-3 UAS flight operations for various activities.
  • Coordinate internal and external training events for UAS operations.
  • Lead instructor and subject matter expert for UAS training.
  • Support operator development and training progression plans.
  • Develop and improve operational practices and training materials.
  • Conduct in-house instructor development training.
  • Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Life insurance and additional wellbeing programs.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented SeniorUASOperations and Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to Support the standardization and continuous improvement ofUASoperational and training practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3UASflight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.

  • Support coordination for internal and externalUAStraining events, schedules, resource requirements, and instructor support to ensure operational readiness and qualification continuity.

  • Serve as the lead instructor and subject matter expert forUASoperations and training activities.

  • Support operator development and training progression plans.

  • Support the standardization and continuous improvement ofUASoperational and training practices.

  • Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.

  • Develop, maintain, and improveUAStraining materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.

  • Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.

  • Support the development and execution of internaland external operator certification and qualification programs.

  • Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.

  • Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 75% of the time.

  • Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities forUASequipment and payloads.

  • Support test and evaluation activities involving emergingUASand C-UAStechnologies.

  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.

  • Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.

  • Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR 8+ years of operationalUASand training experience

  • Experience operating intactical, public safety,law enforcement, military, or national security environments.

  • FAA Part 107 certification.

  • Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3UASplatforms.

  • Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, and evaluatingUASplatforms and operators.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and leading instructors, trainers, or operational personnel.

  • Experience developing or supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, up to 75% of the time.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.

  • Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

  • Active SECRET clearance.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.

  • Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.

  • Experience with mission planning software.

  • Experience troubleshootingUAShardware and software systems.

  • Experience developing standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.

  • FormalUASinstructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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200 employees
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2014

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